Public Profile

Lesaffre

Lesaffre, officially known as Lesaffre USA, is a global leader in the baking industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1853, the company has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, specialising in yeast and fermentation products. With a commitment to innovation, Lesaffre offers a diverse range of core products, including baking yeast, bread improvers, and natural ingredients, all designed to enhance the quality and consistency of baked goods. Renowned for its expertise in fermentation, Lesaffre has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique solutions that cater to both artisanal and industrial bakers. The company’s dedication to sustainability and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for bakers worldwide. Through continuous research and development, Lesaffre remains at the forefront of the baking industry, driving advancements that benefit both producers and consumers alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lesaffre's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Baked Goods industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

4

Industry Benchmark

Lesaffre's score of 3 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lesaffre's reported carbon emissions

Lesaffre, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the company is likely engaged in various sustainability initiatives typical of the industry, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. As the global emphasis on climate action intensifies, Lesaffre may be expected to align with industry standards and set ambitious targets in the future.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lesaffre's primary industry is Bread/bakery products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Lesaffre is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Lesaffre is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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